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Date palm
Plant Detail
Date palm
| Scientific name | Phoenix dactylifera |
| Common name | Date palm |
| Type | Palm Trees |
| Variety | Evergreen |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 9a - 11+ |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Above 75' |
| Spread | 20 to 30' |
A tall palm with feathered fronds, the fronds are held upright a top long slender trunk around 18 inch in diameter. The leaves may reach 10-20 feet in length with a grey-green color, leaf base scars form an interesting diamond pattern when leaves drop. The edible dates appear on female plants when pollinated, the fruit is cylindrical around 1-2 inches, the long yellow strands of is fruit held out amongst fronds in pendulous clusters. Best grown in full-sun in well-drained sandy soil, once established it is only necessary to water once a month in the landscape.
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